Anuanua Moana ("Rainbow of the Sea")[4] is a research vessel registered in the Cook Islands. It is operated by Moana Minerals and used for conducting surveys for Deep sea mining.
 Anuanua Moana in July 2023
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Cook Islands | |
| Name | Anuanua Moana |
| Builder | ABG Shipyard Surat[1] |
| Completed | 2007[2] |
| Renamed | 2023 |
| Homeport | Avatiu, Cook Islands |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 2163[2] |
| Length | 61 m (200 ft)[2] |
| Beam | 15.8 m (52 ft)[2] |
| Complement | 19[3] |
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The ship was previously known as the VOS Satisfaction[3] and previously operated as a subsea support vessel to support underwater diving- and ROV-operations as well as some salvage projects. In 2022 it was modified to provide space for scientists as well as lifting and sonar gear.[3]
The ship arrived in the Cook Islands in February 2023.[5] It was named in March 2023 after a public competition.[4][6] It began its first survey expedition in March 2023.[7] Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown accompanied the ship for the first stage of its voyage, mapping the seabed from Rarotonga to the Nga-Pu-Toru before docking in Aitutaki.[8]
In November 2023 it began an expedition to explore the seabed between Rarotonga and Aitutaki.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Anuanua Moana - IMO 9352224". Ship Spotting. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "ANUANUA MOANA". MarineTraffic. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ a b c "VESSEL REFIT: Anuanua Moana – Ex-subsea construction vessel to take on ocean exploration activities off Cook Islands". Baird maritime. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ a b Al Williams (4 March 2023). "Cordelia picks a winner in Anuanua Moana". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Melina Etches (21 February 2023). "Research ship arrives in Cooks to explore seabed". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Research vessel Anuanua Moana welcomed to the Cook Islands". Seabed Minerals Authority. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Andrea Vance (11 March 2023). "Oceans apart: How New Zealand's global promises don't match up on our own shores". Stuff. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Cook Islands PM on board for the inaugural exploration voyage of Anuanua Moana". Pasifika Environews. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Losirene Lacanivalu (9 November 2023). "Rarotonga to Aitutaki seabed under exploration". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
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